Hey, I was just finishing a custom wooden prop for a period film set and thought about how much the right craftsmanship can really bring a scene to life. Have you ever had to design or build something for a set that demanded that level of detail?

I started with a good old oak, let it dry fully, then sanded down to a smooth finish, no glassy look. After the basic woodwork was done, I used a walnut oil and a thin coat of beeswax to give it that warm, weathered glow. Then I let it sit for a couple of days so the oil could seep in, and when it dried I used a soft rag to bring out the grain, almost like a gentle patina. I didn’t touch up the edges too much—just a light edge burnish so the desk looked worn but still sturdy. The real trick was letting the wood breathe so it felt like it had lived in a Victorian parlor, not like something freshly cut. How did you make your Victorian desk feel so authentically aged?